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County employees and unions press commissioners for clearer information on transition from state health benefits
Summary
CWA and other union representatives said county employees lack timely, complete information about a June 1 transition from the State Health Benefits Program to county-selected vendors; county staff said plan documents are posted online and webinars are scheduled.
Union leaders told the board the county's recent decision to exit the State Health Benefits Program and move employees to county-selected carriers has caused confusion for workers and their families.
Jaren Steiner, president of CWA Local 1014, said the March 20 resolution to change health carriers came with little notice and that members continue to report providers…
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